Looks like actor Byeon Woo Seok’s character, Ryu Sunjae, is stealing his thunder! In the hit tvN series ‘Lovely Runner’, Byeon Woo Seok plays an idol from the group Eclipse.

He portrays both an 18-year-old student and a 34-year-old celeb, winning fans’ hearts all over.

His portrayal of an idol, despite having no prior experience as one, has earned him rave reviews, surprising both drama and idol fans alike.

Recently, he attended the 25th Jeonju International Film Festival and turned heads on the red carpet.

Fans were heard cheering “Sunjae” instead of his real name, showing the massive impact of the drama.

Fans couldn’t help but laugh, shouting, ‘Sunjae!! Sunjae!!’ It’s like Ryu Sunjae from Eclipse, not actor Byeon Woo Seok, stepped onto the red carpet! (Given that fans are yelling ‘Sunjae,’ it seems Ryu Sunjae has made his red carpet appearance. Is he going to meet Sol after the event? Watch out, Sunjae!

His fan service was also on point as he tried to interact with all his fans.

Byeon Woo Seok’s fan service at the festival was off the charts. He literally greeted almost all the fans he saw. He even struck the half-heart pose too.

Fans are saying:

“Sunjae!!”
“Sunjae-ah!”
“Every time I search for Byeon Woo Seok I end up typing ‘Ryu’ first.”
“Sunjae!!! Ryu Sunjae!!”
“Sunjae!!”
“Ryu Sunjae!”
“My Sunjae!”
“Sunjae!!!!”

Watch the full red carpet video below!

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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